That is a repro of the prototype foregrip that is found in a pic on one of the official Kalshnikov museum gallery sites. I do not recall exactly but I believe it was never officially used in any "issue" capacity.

The repros are apparently airsoft pieces (made of real wood) from China or Taiwan.

My personal opinion is they are really ugly, and a really really cheap way to make a forward pistol grip. But it doesn't seem like it would be very wieldy since the thumbhole up front would inevitably be difficult to work with!

Originally Posted by Saigaist

Thanks for the link droog, for $210 I may try and make it myself first though.

Also does anyone know if the lower handguard in this picture is available to buy ANYWHERE ?? Or what's it's called exactly...is it a thumbhole lower handguard ?